US Bridges

CR 327 over Yankee Branch

Fair

Williamson County, Texas · 0.37 MI W of CR 301 · Structure no. 142460AA0327001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 327 over Yankee Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 327 over Yankee Branch in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 162 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 327
CrossesYankee Branch
Location0.37 MI W of CR 301
RouteCounty Highway 327
CountyWilliamson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.7214, -97.49819
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2010)
Projected traffic162 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 327 over Yankee Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 327 over Yankee Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 327 over Yankee Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 327 over Yankee Branch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 327 over Yankee Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.